Advantages of Printed Patches Over Embroidered Patches. • Less expensive than traditional embroidered patches. • Printed patch orders are shipped in three business days. • Photographic Realism unavailable with traditional embroidered patches. • Any image can be printed, even the look of embroidery can be duplicated. • No limitation on colors and gradation of colors (over 1 million colors available) • No limitation on letter size. (even the smallest print can be read clearly) • No concern about embroidery coverage and stitch counts. • Washable, Dry Cleanable and completly Fade-Proof. • No need to sew. Printed Patches come with super strong heat seal backing!